.NET 6 API Admin Template

Overview

net6-api-admin-template is a backend API built with .NET 6 and Entity Framework Core. This project provides a comprehensive template for building administrative dashboards or user management systems. It integrates with Azure Blob Storage, implements custom authentication, supports SignalR for real-time updates, and includes user management functionality.

This project serves as the backend for the Metronic 8 Angular 16 UI, offering a powerful solution for admin panels or any system requiring robust user and data management.

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Features

• .NET 6 API: Built with .NET 6, offering performance improvements and long-term support.
• Entity Framework Core: Uses EF Core for data access and manipulation.
• Azure Blob Storage Integration: Includes an example of integrating Azure Blob Storage for file storage and retrieval.
• Custom Authentication: Implements a custom authentication system for managing user logins and sessions.
• SignalR: Provides real-time updates using SignalR for WebSockets.
• User Management: Full user management system, including role-based access control.

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Technology Stack

• Backend:
  • .NET 6
  • ASP.NET Core
  • Entity Framework Core (EF Core)
• Database:
  • SQL Server (or compatible databases)
• Azure Integration:
  • Azure Blob Storage
• Authentication:
  • Custom authentication with JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
• Real-time Communication:
  • SignalR for WebSockets
• User Management:
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)

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Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed on your system:

• .NET 6 SDK
• SQL Server (or other compatible databases)
• An Azure account for Blob Storage integration (optional)

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Installation and Setup

Steps to Run Locally

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ilia-public-projects/net6-api-admin-template.git
   cd net6-api-admin-template

2. Set Up Database: Update your connection string in the appsettings.json file for Entity Framework Core to connect to your local or cloud SQL Server instance:

   {
     "ConnectionStrings": {
       "DefaultConnection": "Server=your-server;Database=your-database;User Id=your-username;Password=your-password;"
     }
   }